I have a narrow V shaped upper arch, will Damon clear braces be sufficient to widen the arch? Or would Damon metal braces be more effective as they are stronger? I would prefer Damon clear, and do not mind if they take a few months longer, however my query is whether a better, wider final result would be achieved with Damon metal braces? I currently have the Damon clear braces on however am considering to change them for metal ones
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Answer: The Magic is in the Wires, Not the Braces!
Absolutely! It's never too late to get the smile you have always deserved! Damon Braces would be the perfect option to widen a narrow smile. Check out the video that shows why the Damon Braces are used to fill up the corners of the mouth without any type of...
Damon braces will not widen your face. Instead, the braces and the wires may work to broaden your dental arch of teeth giving you a prettier smile. You can probably get more details about how things might change by speaking with your orthodontist. You can also ask your...
I am a Damon orthodontist. If you go on the Damon website you'll see that I am the only one in a 100 mile radius of Albuquerque. I love Damon brackets. I just put them on 5 patients this morning alone. But here's the truth... Damon braces are just braces. They are not magic. They...